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17 Empowering Self Care Quotes to Inspire your Wellness Journey

Life is busy. It's easy to neglect our own well-being in favor of meeting the demands of work, family, and other obligations. But taking care of ourselves is not only essential but also empowering; and when we don’t we aren't the only ones to suffer.

Self-care is the foundation of a healthy, balanced life, allowing us to recharge, rejuvenate, and show up as our best selves each day.

I’ve always loved to draw inspiration from the wisdom of others. Below, you'll find a collection of insightful quotes from various authors and notable figures, each offering a unique perspective on the importance of self-care and nurturing our own well-being.

Some of these are from decades ago or from great minds who lived long before our time.

I’m happy to see that self-care is trending, but I can say for sure that it isn't a passing fad and will hopefully stay a consistent practice for many people.

"Self-care is never a selfish act—it is simply good stewardship of the only gift I have, the gift I was put on earth to offer to others." - Parker Palmer

"If you don't take care of yourself, the undertaker will overtake that responsibility for you." - Carrie Latet

"To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." - Oscar Wilde

"The challenge is not to be perfect... it's to be whole." - Jane Fonda

"To experience peace does not mean that your life is always blissful. It means that you are capable of tapping into a blissful state of mind amidst the normal chaos of a hectic life." - Jill Bolte Taylor

"When I loved myself enough, I began leaving whatever wasn't healthy. This meant people, jobs, my own beliefs and habits – anything that kept me small. My judgment called it disloyal. Now I see it as self-loving." - Kim McMillen

"There are days I drop words of comfort on myself like falling leaves and remember that it is enough to be taken care of by myself." - Brian Andreas

"Self-compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others." - Christopher Germer

"When we self-regulate well, we are better able to control the trajectory of our emotional lives and resulting actions based on our values and sense of purpose." - Amy Leigh Mercree

"You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously." - Sophia Bush

"Don’t sacrifice yourself too much, because if you sacrifice too much there’s nothing else you can give, and nobody will care for you." - Karl Lagerfeld

"Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel." - Eleanor Brown

"The only person who can pull me down is myself, and I'm not going to let myself pull me down anymore." - C. JoyBell C.

"The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the environment in which you first find yourself." - Mark Caine

"The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself." - Steve Maraboli

"Self-care means giving yourself permission to pause." - Cecilia Tran

I love quotes, and how they can help put things into perspective for me. Remember that self-care is not a luxury but a necessity for our well-being. Whether it's carving out time for mindfulness, prioritizing quality sleep, or nurturing meaningful connections, each act of self-care contributes to our overall health and happiness.

Let's embrace self-love and make self-care a priority in our lives, for when we take care of ourselves, we can better show up for others and for the world around us.

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